College Work Study Student - DWED - Fall 2026

Nevada System of Higher Education; United States; On-site; USD 20,058,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada System of Higher Education is seeking a student assistant for the Division of Workforce and Economic Development at Sahara West Center. The role involves registering students, sharing program information, and supporting intake and data entry.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and punctuality, with a customer-service mindset. Flexible days, evenings, and weekend hours are required to align with class schedules.

Qualifications

• No degree or certification required; training provided.
• Flexible schedule: days, evenings, and weekends around class commitments.

Responsibilities

• Registering students in person, by phone, and by email following DWED procedures.
• Share DWED programming information (Healthcare, Manufacturing, Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education).
• Screen students for program eligibility.
• Enter student information into tracking systems (LUMENS) and ensure accurate data entry.
• Answer daily calls and emails; assist with intake/assessment.

Skills

Student-Centered

Customer Service

Listening

Organization

Punctuality

Bilingual

Tools

Outlook

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE

** Only students who have completed this year's FAFSA and accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package are eligible to apply **

For Semester/Term: Fall 2026

Hiring Department: Division of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED)

Location: Sahara West Center

Work Hours per week: up to 20.0.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00

What our office does: This office assists students in the Energetic Student Advocate, who can provide student support and join our fun & friendly Division of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED) team. The position requires a student-centered, social, engaged, and enthusiastic attitude to support the DWED Program and its students.

Position Description

This position aids our students and staff by completing the following duties:

• Registering students in person, by phone, and by email, following DWED program procedures
• Sharing DWED programming, including but not limited to: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education, etc.
• Screening students through a series of questions to determine program eligibility
• Entering student information into a tracking sheet/database (LUMENS) for student follow-up
• Ensuring accurate data entry
• Answering daily phone calls and emails for incoming/outgoing student or other inquiries
• Welcoming/facilitating student intake/assessment process
• Other job duties as assigned

Flexible Schedule Required: Must be available to work days, evenings, and weekends, with scheduling coordinated around class commitments.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Proficiency in Outlook email, data entry, and friendly customer service
• A student-centered approach
• Excellent listening, verbal communication, and organizational skills
• An energetic, friendly, and reliable attitude
• Punctuality
• Bilingual students are encouraged to apply

Our services benefit : CSN students and staff

Work Experience in our Department supports the following Degree/Certificate Programs:

• No Degree or certification is required; the department will provide training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing, and willing to learn
• Ability to work effectively in diverse multicultural environments
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Proof you’ve received the Student Employment Award. You may provide either:
   • A copy of your latest CSN Award Notification showing the Student Employment Award. This can be found in your CSN email or in your MyCSN Communication Center
   • A screenshot of your accepted award for the appropriate semester from the "View/Accept Financial Aid" screen in your MyCSN

OR

DO NOT HAVE THE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AWARD?

Contact the CSN Financial Aid Office if you do not have the Student Employment Award but want to see if you qualify.

DISCLAIMER

Offer and acceptance of a Work Study Award are not a guarantee of employment. Wages under this position are paid from Work Study awards administered by the CSN Financial Aid Department. To maintain eligibility, students must:

• Show a financial aid eligible major (degree or certificate program) declared with the CSN Office of the Registrar.
• Meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress after each semester/term to qualify for employment within the academic year.
• Show degree compliant enrollment for each semester/term for which funding is desired.
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credits and meet additional eligibility requirements of the Silver State Regents Service Program for summer semester/term employment.
• * Student's cannot work another part-time position within NSHE at the same time they are employed as a CSN College Work Study student.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

10/2/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.